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Conan
Open-source, decentralized package manager for C and C++.
What it does
• Manages and encapsulates C and C++ project dependencies into version-controlled packages. • Builds, caches, and distributes precompiled native binaries across different architectures and compilers. • Integrates smoothly with popular build systems including CMake, Meson, Ninja, and MSBuild. • Supports decentralized private server hosting via native integration with JFrog Artifactory.
Why it works
Decentralized architecture allows teams to host private packages securely on their own infrastructure. Comprehensive binary management caches builds to eliminate redundant local compilations. Build-system agnostic generators bridge diverse proprietary and open-source tooling environments seamlessly. Open-source MIT licensing and extensive community support lower enterprise adoption friction.
Category: Utilities & System Tools
Team Size: 100+
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As of 2026
Utilities & System Tools
Revenue: $10M-100M ARR
Open-source, decentralized package manager for C and C++.
Overview
Conan is a popular open-source, decentralized package manager designed specifically for C and C++ developers. It enables engineering teams to create, share, and reuse native binaries across diverse operating systems and build configurations seamlessly. By handling ABI metadata and integrating natively with build systems like CMake and MSBuild, it drastically simplifies dependency management and accelerates continuous integration workflows.
Team size: 100+
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Funding status: Acquired
Revenue source: Enterprise support and JFrog Artifactory commercial integration
Customer type: B2B
Funding: Acquired by JFrog
Pricing: Free (Open Source)
Tech stack: Python, C++, CMake
Platform: Web • Windows • macOS • Linux • FreeBSD
Integrations: CMake, MSBuild, Meson, Ninja, Docker, JFrog Artifactory, Git
Founder story
Conan was created in 2016 to solve the long-standing challenge of dependency and binary management for C and C++ developers. Developed and maintained by JFrog alongside a vibrant open-source community, it has evolved into the industry standard native package manager.
What it does
- • Manages and encapsulates C and C++ project dependencies into version-controlled packages
- • Builds, caches, and distributes precompiled native binaries across different architectures and compilers
- • Integrates smoothly with popular build systems including CMake, Meson, Ninja, and MSBuild
- • Supports decentralized private server hosting via native integration with JFrog Artifactory.
Who it's for
- C/C++ Developers
- Software Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- Embedded Systems Teams
Why it works
- Decentralized architecture allows teams to host private packages securely on their own infrastructure
- Comprehensive binary management caches builds to eliminate redundant local compilations
- Build-system agnostic generators bridge diverse proprietary and open-source tooling environments seamlessly
- Open-source MIT licensing and extensive community support lower enterprise adoption friction.
Growth strategies
- Organic open- source adoption via GitHub and ConanCenter repository discovery
- Ecosystem integration with JFrog Artifactory deployment workflows
- Word- of-mouth advocacy across systems programming and embedded engineering communities
- Standardization and case studies within large- scale enterprise automotive and tech firms
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Conan provides a fully decentralized C/C++ package manager with robust binary caching and multi-platform profile controls, whereas Microsoft's vcpkg relies more heavily on a centralized triplet-based port system integrated into Visual Studio workflows.